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Going to the gym without a plan is a bit like trying to cook without a recipe, and the same can be said for any type of exercise or physical activity. Whether you are weight training, participating in a fitness class or getting outside for a run, we’ve found expert advice and tips to help you get the most out of your workouts.

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10 September 2019

Debra G.

bums and tums - that takes me back! Just had a look at the local timetables and there are still such workouts, so I'll be giving them a go.

6 September 2019

Dan M.

battle ropes are a load of fun once you've got the knack. And because they do take a bit of working out, not everyone uses them so there's never a queue.

5 September 2019

Nicky B.

I love my post-work, pre-dinner workouts and tend to have a banana and a couple of oatcakes and peanut butter just before 4pm which gives me enough energy to workout and last until dinner

5 September 2019

Amber J.

I find the stair climber also works my stomach so it's another good one for all over body toning in my experience.

4 September 2019

Michael W.

if you do strength work hard enough you will puff and pant so it feel just like cardio. Best of both worlds, in my opinion.

4 September 2019

Hugh M.

If you can workout around 12pm, then eat at 1, that works very well I find

3 September 2019

Jim R.

this is useful as we all try to juggle doing too much - and I just spotted the link to some office-friendly low-faff snacks. Inspiration!

3 September 2019

Amber J.

Morning workout 'fasted' is always the way for me. Nothing beats the feeling of tucking into a decent breakfast when you've already done the hard work.

3 September 2019

Nicky B.

If I feel I'm getting chubby I do some HIIT on the bikes and this seems to help me shift the jiggle

30 August 2019

Nicky B.

I agree - surely it's not that difficult to offer healthy options for exercisers. Are there no healthy vending machines? Also, flat stomachs are most definitely down to diet and exercise combo and I have tried each on their own and the combo tops it.

29 August 2019

Charlie M.

Amber -very true, not helped by the vending machines that seem to be filled with solid sugar! I realise it is difficult for them to provide fresh stuff as it goes off, but it does seem to defeat the overall health message.

28 August 2019

Amber J.

Very true that you can't out-exercise a poor food intake. Also very true that few people seem to think this, judging by what I see people eating after their gym sessions.

26 August 2019

Brittany T.

can I do these too? :-) The no kit ones are particularly good for a spare few minutes.

24 August 2019

Michael W.

My opinion is that personal trainers are just for those people who have too much money to know what to do with. Honestly, do people not have self-motivation. Do yourself a proper schedule and stick to it, ask the gym instructor for help if you're not sure.

24 August 2019

Hugh M.

Wow, I like that first one with no kit required. It's surprisingly hard, and quick to do for a 2-minute energizer.

23 August 2019

Michael W.

The dead bug definitely isn't easy if you do them for long enough. Good to do in the evening whilst watching TV.

23 August 2019

Charlie M.

I like that these are grouped by kit, or even situation - means I can use whatever is available in the gym.

18 August 2019

Simon J.

there is little more motivating than an appointment that costs your own money! (perhaps that's why the NHS no show rate is so bad?) A trainer is a bit of a luxury but great when you can do it.

17 August 2019

Hugh M.

I used to have a personal trainer years ago and it definitely made me very fit. But then I wasn't paying for it - my work was. As soon as that stopped I didn't want to fork out the money for myself. But then it was much harder to motivate myself as well so my fitness levels definitely dropped down.

15 August 2019

Ashley C.

A Fitbit is great for motivation, but it doesn't organise your fitness. For that nothing beats MyFitnessPal or something similar.

14 August 2019

Hugh M.

Well, I am loving the 'sumo side walk' - just tried it walking around our house several times and my legs definitely ache!

9 August 2019

Nicky B.

A routine and a fitbit sorted me out.

7 August 2019

Ashley C.

I find that my foam roller helps with stiffness if it's really bad. But really is anyone that bothered by it, especially if they work out regularly, they shouldn't really get too much muscle ache